Apprenticeship glossary

International Baccalaureate (IB)

What does International Baccalaureate (IB) mean?

A two-year qualification taken instead of A levels at some schools. Some employers, like JLR, say they accept it as an equivalent.

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Employer profile Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) apprenticeships The British car maker behind Jaguar and Land Rover. It offers four-year apprenticeships from Level 3 to Level 7 in engineering, digital, supply chain and finance. Degree apprentices are paid £26,092, and Level 3 apprentices around £17,393.
Buddy
A colleague, often a current or recent apprentice, who helps you settle in. JLR and Laing O'Rourke both mention buddies for new starters.
Procurement
Buying the goods and services an organisation needs, at the right price and quality. JLR's supply chain and procurement degree apprenticeship covers it.
Progress review
A regular meeting to check how your apprenticeship is going. Laing O'Rourke holds quarterly reviews, and JLR holds reviews every twelve weeks for its Level 6 apprentices.
Relocation
Moving to a different area for a job. Some employers help with moving costs; others, like JLR, say they don't.
A level
An advanced subject qualification usually taken over two years at sixth form or college in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It sits at Level 3, the same level as an advanced apprenticeship.
Level
How advanced an apprenticeship's qualification is. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland they run from Level 2 (like GCSEs) to Level 7 (like a master's degree). Scotland uses SCQF levels instead.

Definitions are our own plain-English summaries. Where we give figures, they come from the official sources listed on the linked guide or profile. Rules can change, so check the official source before you make decisions.